1996 Chevrolet Corsica
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 33 of 110 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more crash reports (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 102 in 1995 to 110 in 1996.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1995 | 1996 | vs. 1996 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950 | 2,600–2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 21 | 21–24 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18 / 27 | 18–21 / 27–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423 | 370–423 | |
| Complaints filed | 102 | 110 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 13 | 8 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 8 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica?
Engine: 33 of 110 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica get?
EPA rates it 21–24 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1996 Chevrolet Corsica?
EPA estimates $2,600–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 21 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | $2,600 (low) | 370 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.1L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 18 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 423 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 19 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES · Campaign 07E021000 · Mar 12, 2007
Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.